All That Jazz Dance Studio
...Southern Oregon's Center for Dance
...Southern Oregon's Center for Contemporary Dance
" To sing well and to dance is to be well educated..." Plato
Class Descriptions and Content
Note: To register for any of the classes below, please go to our "Classes/Enroll/Pay" tab on the left to find the link to our registration page. Thank you, and happy dancing!
Creative Movement: An
introduction to the joy of movement for our littlest dancers! Classes
include elements of ballet, jazz, and character, as well as "dance
play" with scarves, wands and other favorite props and/or musical
instruments. Smiles abound and giggles are common...Leveled by age and experience: Intro CM, CM 1A and CM 1B
Ages: 3-Kindergarten
Creative Dance Combination: Similar in content to Creative Movement above, yet designed for 3rd-year continuing dance students (ages 5-6), or those in 1st grade. Includes Tap...Ages: Similar in content to Creative Movement above, yet designed for 3rd-year continuing dance students (ages 5-6), or those in 1st grade....Ages:K-1
Kid's Jazz/Ballet/Hip Hop Combo: Introduction to ballet, jazz and hip hop in a creative, fun atmosphere utilizing the kind of contemporary, age-appropriate music that kids love! ...Ages: 7-8
Kid's Jazz ,Hip Hop & Theatrical: Dancers learn a variety of dance styles including jazz, hip hop, lyrical jazz, and theatrical/musical theater. Structured like our jazz curriculum below, but specifically geared toward the Ages: 9-11 crowd with a fun, theatrical, energetic atmosphere.
Kid's Hip Hop: Same content as Hip Hop below, yet designed for
Ages: 8-11...... please follow age requirement when signing up:
Beg/Inter Kid's Hip Hop= 9-11 year olds Advanced** =11-12 year olds
**See prerequisites for this class on our "Enroll" page
Jazz 1, 2, 3 & 4:
Contemporary jazz styles are taught within the course program including
straight jazz, street jazz, urban/funk, stylized jazz, lyrical jazz,
and musical theater/Broadway. Technique work, based in ballet, is the
foundation of each class. Students are expected to master the basics at
each level before progressing to the next, and are admitted into upper
levels only with prior experience or approval of the teacher. Every
class includes warm ups, technique, across the floor work and a dance
combination...
Ages: 12-Adult
Ballet 1, 2, 3, & 4:
Classical ballet technique with an emphasis on line, posture, control,
and execution is taught through both barre and centre work.
Additionally, students are exposed to modern styling, and work toward
excellence in performance quality. Character work included at some
levels as well. Students are placed in upper levels through audition to
determine readiness... Ages 10-Adult dress code: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair back
Pointe: Ages 12-Adult and admission with teacher approval only. Concentration on preparing the feet and ankles for pointe work through strengthening exercises and technique is the foundation of this class.
Tap 1, 2, 3:
Students in tap gain an exposure to both contemporary and classical tap
rhythms. A variety of music is utilized in class; and acappella work is
included as well. Improvisation is explored in the higher level classes... Ages 10-Adult
Hip Hop (Beg./Inter/Adv.):
Very contemporary, popular, athletic dance style with urban influences,
as seen in music videos, etc. Relaxed class atmosphere, dance clothes
not required...baggy jeans, tennis shoes and baseball caps are
definitely allowed... foundational dance technique is not
taught (leaps, turns, pirouettes, etc.), and this class alone will not
prepare you for production groups or furthering your experience as a
well-rounded dancer; but it is a ton of fun!...Ages 12-Adult
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